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Topic: UIM Powerboat

Powerboater Nadir bin Hendi's struggle to clear a tarnished reputation

Dubai, January 1, 2011 - Nadir bin Hindi, of the UAE, drives to shore with the checkered flag after winning Heat 1 of the Pro Runabout GP class of the UAE Jet-Ski Championships in Dubai, January 1, 2010. (Jeff Topping/The National)

Jan 25, 2013

The Emirati world champion has fought for years to prove his innocence since he was banned from the sport in 2011 for a failed drug test, writes Paul Radley . Read Article Powerboater Nadir bin Hendi's struggle to clear a tarnished reputation

Mistakes by athletes can be so costly

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Jan 25, 2013

Having had such a stellar career in powerboating, Nadir bin Hendi had much to lose by way of his failed test. Read Article Mistakes by athletes can be so costly

Victory 3 dominate the UIM Class 1 season finale

Team Abu Dhabi finished second in the UIM Class 1 World and Middle East Championships.

Dec 21, 2012

Dubai-based Victory 3 made it a sweep of the two-day Abu Dhabi Grand Prix by dominating the second race to close out the UIM Class 1 World Powerboat Championship atop the world, European and Middle East points tables. Read Article Victory 3 dominate the UIM Class 1 season finale

Emirati powerboat racer to return after surgery

November 2, 2010 - Abu Dhabi, UAE - Championship power boaters Ahmed al Hameli and Thani al Qamzi, left to right, of Team Abu Dhabi UIM F1, stand around Thani's boat at Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club on Monday November 1, 2010. Team Abu Dhabi UIM F1 is looking to finish in the top position at the end of this season after finishing in 2nd place the past few seasons. (Andrew Henderson / The National)

Sep 10, 2012

Ahmed Al Hameli is expected to continue the season after he recovers from surgery to remove a blood clot in his head. Read Article Emirati powerboat racer to return after surgery

 

Emirati powerboat champion slams 'rash decision' by UIM

Nadir bin Hendi, the powerboat world champion, has vowed to ìfight till the last breathî to clear his name, after being banned for two years for doping. Al Ittihad

Apr 02, 2012

The Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) has handed down a two-year ban on Nadir bin Hendi, who says he will "fight till the last breath" and plans to appeal. Read Article Emirati powerboat champion slams 'rash decision' by UIM

 

Team Abu Dhabi target success at the Qatar Grand Prix

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Mar 12, 2012

Rashid Al Tayer and Majed Al Mansoori will represent the team in the UIM Class One World Powerboat Championship races on Thursday and Saturday in Qatar. Read Article Team Abu Dhabi target success at the Qatar Grand Prix

 

Team Abu Dhabi's Al Hameli stays on form with strong run in Doha

DOHA-QATAR-Al Ahmad Hameli of UAE of the Team Abu Dhabi at UIM F1 H20 Powerboat Grand Prix of Qatar in the Doha Corniche, March 8-10, 2012. P icture by Vittorio Ubertone/Idea Marketing.

Mar 10, 2012

Ahmed Al Hameli continues his strong run by going pole to post in the Grand Prix of Qatar for Team Abu Dhabi in the UIM F1 H20 World Championship series. Read Article Team Abu Dhabi's Al Hameli stays on form with strong run in Doha

 

Team Abu Dhabi go 1-2 at Sharjah Grand Prix powerboat race

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Dec 16, 2011

Ahmed Al Hameli led his teammate Thani Al Qamzi across the finish line to win the final round as Carella takes world title. Read Article Team Abu Dhabi go 1-2 at Sharjah Grand Prix powerboat race

 

Al Hameli and Al Qamzi to battle for third with Carella and Price in title tilt

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Dec 15, 2011

With the fight for the championship down to Team Qatar's Alex Carella and Jay Price, Team Abu Dhabi's Ahmed Al Hameli and Thani Al Qamzi are left to battle for third in the standings when the Grand Prix of Sharjah hits the water. Read Article Al Hameli and Al Qamzi to battle for third with Carella and Price in title tilt

 

Carella buoys championship hope off Abu Dhabi breakwater

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Dec 10, 2011

Team Abu Dhabi's Ahmed Al Hameli and Thani Al Qamzi gave chase to Alex Carella off the Abu Dhabi breakwater, but the Team Qatar boat made no mistakes off the Abu Dhabi breakwater. Read Article Carella buoys championship hope off Abu Dhabi breakwater

 

Victory Team take the UIM Class 1 Middle East powerboat title

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Dec 10, 2011

Victory team overcome suspension of a team member to win the Dubai Grand Prix and clinch the MIddle East UIM Class 1 world championship off the Dubai breakwater. Read Article Victory Team take the UIM Class 1 Middle East powerboat title

 

Al Hameli to try F1 H20 Nations Cup

Nov 17, 2011

Ahmed Al Hameli will team with Majed Al Mansoori once again with hopes of repeating their successful chemistry this weekend in Singapore's inaugural F1 H20 Nations Cup. Read Article Al Hameli to try F1 H20 Nations Cup

 

European Powerboat Championship win for Dubai's Team Victory

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Oct 17, 2011

But mechanical failure on Lake Como costs Team Abu Dhabi's Al Hameli and Al Mansoori. Read Article European Powerboat Championship win for Dubai's Team Victory

 

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An Iraqi woman passes by the scene of a car bomb attack in the Kamaliyah neighborhood, a predominantly Shiite area of eastern Baghdad, Iraq, Monday, May 20, 2013. A wave of car bombings across Baghdad's Shiite neighborhoods and in the southern city of Basra killed and wounded scores of people, police said. (AP Photo/ Hadi Mizban) *** Local Caption *** APTOPIX Mideast Iraq Violence.JPEG-0eeba.jpg

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Operation Hawksbill swings into action

The mother Hawksbill turtle on her way back to sea after laying eggs on Saadiyat beachfront yesterday. She is the first sea turtle to nest on the island at the start of the season. Photo Courtesy Tourism Development Investment Company

Saadiyat is renowned for its hotels and beach clubs, but it is also a vital breeding ground for the endangered sea turtle.  Operation Hawksbill swings into action

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